A5091635825- Plant and animal studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Avian ecology and behavior
Netherlands Institute of Ecology
2012-2024
University of Groningen
2015-2019
Abstract Levels of artificial night lighting are increasing rapidly worldwide, subjecting nocturnal organisms to a major change in their environment. Many moth species strongly attracted sources lighting, with potentially severe, yet poorly studied, consequences for development, reproduction and inter/intra‐specific interactions. Here, we present results field‐based experiment where tested effects various types on mating the winter ( Operophtera brumata, Lepidoptera: Geometridae). We...
The winter moth (Operophtera brumata) belongs to one of the most species-rich families in Lepidoptera, Geometridae (approximately 23,000 species). This family is great economic importance as species are herbivorous and capable defoliating trees. Genome assembly allows study genes gene families, such cytochrome P450 family, which known be vital plant secondary metabolite detoxification host-plant selection. It also enables exploration genomic basis for female brachyptery (wing reduction), a...
In seasonal environments, organisms synchronize their life cycle with the annual of environmental factors. many insect species, this includes a diapause response: timed dormant stage that allows to survive harsh winter conditions. Previously, we have shown larval in parasitic wasp Nasonia vitripennis is induced by mother upon exposure threshold number short photoperiods (named switch point) and response follows latitudinal cline natural populations. Here, present QTL analysis using two lines...
Understanding the relationship between an insect's developmental rate and temperature is crucial to forecast insect phenology under climate change. In winter moth Operophtera brumata timing of egg‐hatching has severe fitness consequences on growth reproduction as match bud burst host tree. moth, in many species, egg development strongly affected by ambient temperatures. Here we use laboratory experiments show for first time that effect depends stage eggs. Building this experimental finding,...
1. Diets that maximise life span often differ from diets reproduction. Animals have therefore evolved advanced foraging strategies to acquire optimal nutrition and their fitness. The free‐living adult females of parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera) need balance search for hosts reproduce carbohydrate resources feed. 2. Honeydew, excreted by phloem‐feeding insects, presents a widely available source in nature can benefit natural enemies honeydew‐producing insects. However, the effects variation...
Many physiological processes of living organisms show circadian rhythms, governed by an endogenous clock. This clock has a genetic basis and is entrained external cues, such as light temperature. Other exhibit seasonal that are also responsive to We previously reported natural latitudinal cline photoperiodic diapause induction in the parasitic wasp Nasonia vitripennis Europe correlated haplotype frequency for gene period (per). To evaluate if this correlation reflected behaviour, we...
Abstract To maximise their fitness, organisms need to synchronise phenology with the seasonal variation in environmental conditions. Most phenological traits are affected by abiotic cues such as photoperiod, temperature and rainfall. When individuals complex life cycles fail match one of stages favourable environment, negative conditions experienced may lead carry‐over effects and, thus, influence fitness subsequent stages. In winter moth, an herbivorous insect annual cycle, timing...
Abstract To accurately predict species’ phenology under climate change, we need to gain a detailed mechanistic understanding of how different environmental cues interact produce the seasonal timing response. In winter moth ( Operophtera brumata ), egg hatching is strongly affected by ambient temperature and has been strong change-induced selection over past 25 years. However, it unclear whether photoperiod received at stage also influences hatching. Here, investigated relative contribution...
Hyperparasitoids of aphid parasitoids commonly occur in (sweet pepper) greenhouses, and can pose a threat to effective biological control aphids. Here, we studied life history characteristics laboratory colonies Dendrocerus spp. Ratzeburg (Hymenoptera: Megaspilidae) Asaphes Walker (Pteromalidae) that originated from commercial sweet pepper greenhouse. We aimed clarify how these two hyperparasitoid taxa coexist inside greenhouses. both have long lifespan was extended significantly by food...
In seasonal environments, organisms use biotic and abiotic cues to time various biological processes that are crucial for growth, survival reproductive success. Photoperiod is the best‐known cue used regulate gonadal development, migration moult of many animal species. birds, relationship between photoperiod development clearly established, but we have little understanding on whether also regulates actual timing egg laying under natural conditions. Elucidating link breeding however key...
Abstract Many species of parasitoid wasps use plant volatiles to locate their herbivorous hosts. These are reliable indicators host presence when emission in plants is induced by herbivory. Hyperparasitoids may also information from lower trophic levels hosts but little known about the role plant–host complex foraging behavior hyperparasitoids. Here, we studied how Dendrocerus aphidum (Megaspilidae) responds and a series experiments. This hyperparasitoid uses aphid mummies as its hampers...
ABSTRACT Many physiological processes of living organisms show circadian rhythms, governed by an endogenous clock. This clock has a genetic basis and is entrained external cues such as light temperature. Other exhibit seasonal that are also responsive to We previously reported natural latitudinal cline photoperiodic diapause induction in the parasitic wasp Nasonia vitripennis Europe correlated haplotype frequency for gene period ( per ). To evaluate if this correlation reflected behaviour,...